2006-07-07 21:11:57 · 5 answers · asked by enalauren 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
decomposition is the reaction that breaks down substances, synthesis builds them up :-D
hope that helps!
2006-07-07 21:17:01 · answer #1 · answered by sidulrike 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you were talking on the cellular level then the reactions are oxidation and assimilation respectively.
Hydrolysis is also a very popular way of decomposing stuff (mainly in digestion).
2006-07-08 04:19:42 · answer #2 · answered by Lestat de Lioncourt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Enzymes
2006-07-08 04:18:47 · answer #3 · answered by yahoooo reject 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
catabolic reactions - break down
anabolic reactions - build up.
2006-07-08 04:18:22 · answer #4 · answered by whatever 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
catabolism breaks down molecules and anabolism builds them up.
2006-07-08 04:19:16 · answer #5 · answered by fatima h 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋